The clang of the trolleybus bell, the sudden, piercing blast of the
guard's whistle, the whirr of the Clippie's ticket machine and the
familiar, friendly call of 'Fares, Please' are all sounds that
bring back memories of travelling by public transport in years gone
by. This lively history takes the reader on a journey of discovery.
Starting with horse drawn open buses and cabs, through the age of
steam trains, trams and trolley buses, to the much-loved red
Routemaster buses. There are stops on the way to take in the genius
of Victorian invention, the chicanery of politicians, and the
turbulence of social upheaval. Stan Yorke's book is filled with
colour photographs that show a glorious cavalcade of public
transport vehicles of every kind. There is also a list of places to
visit where many examples, lovingly restored to working order by
the hard work and enthusiasm of dedicated devotees, can be seen
today.